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spectacular
[ spek-tak-yuh-ler ]
adjective
- of or like a spectacle; marked by or given to an impressive, large-scale display.
- dramatically daring or thrilling:
a spectacular dive from a cliff.
Synonyms: , ,
noun
- a single television production featuring well-known performers and characterized by elaborate sets, costumes, staging, etc. Compare special ( def 14 ).
- an impressive, large-scale display:
another Hollywood spectacular.
spectacular
/ ɛˈæʊə /
adjective
- of or resembling a spectacle; impressive, grand, or dramatic
- unusually marked or great
a spectacular increase in spending
noun
- a lavishly produced performance
Derived Forms
- ˈٲܱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·ٲ····ٲ [spek-tak-y, uh, -, lar, -i-tee], ·ٲu·· noun
- ·ٲu·· adverb
- ԴDzȴ·ٲu· adjective
- non·ٲu·· adverb
- ܲȴ·ٲu· adjective
- un·ٲu·· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of spectacular1
Example Sentences
Saracens hardly touched the ball until the eighth minute when Tom Willis went on a spectacular carry, bouncing off challenge after challenge before eventually losing the ball.
"Marmalade features not only in the book and the lyrics, but physically on stage in a spectacular way."
Whittaker, from nearby Wolverhampton, made a spectacular entrance as he danced in front of pyrotechnics while accompanied by a choir, but was met with jeers.
BBC Weather Watchers in Scotland were able to capture a spectacular display with vivid purple and green colours filling the sky.
For someone whose name translates to 'desire gifted' in English, the 19-year-old has shown vast quantities of both since putting that false start behind him in spectacular fashion.
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